The Yemeni armed forces have taken control of the strategic island of Meon, thus establishing complete dominance over the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
With the control of the strategic island of Meon, known as an accurate checkpoint in the middle of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, this vital waterway is now under the control of the Sana'a forces by one hundred percent. The Agence France-Presse reported, citing an official in the Yemeni government, that the Yemeni forces managed to seize the island of Meon, thereby completing their control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This development came after the Yemeni army forces also gained control of the coastal city of Al-Mokha in recent days, while the resigning government forces retreated southward towards the city of Dhubab. #Yemen #Bab_el_Mandeb #Yemeni_armed_forces
These developments come against the backdrop of the strategic importance of Bab el-Mandeb, as it is a main connection point between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, and a vital corridor for international navigation and commerce.
The control of the island and the strait has drawn widespread interest, given the sensitive geographical location of Bab el-Mandeb and its implications for the security of navigation in the Red Sea and the region.